How to create and manage warehouse receiving orders using the ShipBob API
A Warehouse Receiving Order (WRO) is how ShipBob manages inbound shipments into their warehouses. You can create a Warehouse Receiving Order using the ShipBob API.
When creating a Warehouse Receiving Order, the following fields are important:
package_type
Accepted values:
boxes
array.expected_arrival_date
inventory_id
.inventory_id
.inventory_id
.inventory_id
when products are first created in your system.purchase_order_number
tracking_number
(for each box or pallet)Use the Get Warehouse Receiving Order API to check order status and progress.
statuses
: Filter by status (e.g., Awaiting, Arrived, Processing, Completed)purchaseOrderNumbers
: Filter by specific PO numbersstowed_quantity
in each product’s inventoryYou can also use the Get Warehouse Receiving Order Boxes API to: